Upon waking every day, Jeffrey Chapman heads to his medicine cabinet to take each of the 26 medications prescribed to ensure his lung transplant remains successful.

Born and raised in Hudson, Chapman, now a Marlborough resident, needed a lung transplant after being diagnosed last May with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which thickens lung tissue and makes it difficult for a person’s lungs to work.

Since his lung transplant in December, Chapman, 62, has had three additional surgeries, including a recent operation on his stomach to tighten the muscles in his esophagus, said Katie Milton, one of Chapman’s daughters.

Out of work since his diagnosis and with frequent doctor’s visits and co-pays for the 26 medications piling up, Chapman, a technical trainer at EMC, is struggling to cover the costs for his medications. Chapman hopes to get back to work within the next year.

"They add up," said Milton.

Chapman’s friends and family will come together Sunday at the Hudson Elks for an afternoon of barbeque, entertainment, children’s activities, raffles and music, which is one of Chapman’s passions, to raise money for Chapman.

Known by friends and family as kind, generous, full of laughter and musically talented, Chapman, a bass guitarist, will perform alongside his band at Sunday’s event.

"The doctors say singing is great exercise for his new lung," said Milton.

With Chapman’s return to work still months away, Milton said the benefit will go a long way toward helping Chapman and his wife, Karen, pay their bills and buy the medicine he needs.

"They definitely need the help," said Milton.

The event will be held from 1-6 p.m. at the Hudson Elks on Park Street. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at the door.

Jeff Malachowski can be reached at 508-490-7466 or jmalachowski@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @JmalachowskiMW.